District of Oregon civil pro bono appointment requests
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What this source covers
People unable to afford a lawyer may ask the judge for volunteer counsel in an active federal civil case.
How to use it
File the linked Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel in the existing case.
Limits and questions to verify
The judge decides whether to appoint counsel. An appointment may cover one task or the entire case; appointed lawyers can decline because of conflicts or other barriers.
First-party legal assistance publisher evidence retained and service-navigation profile reviewed 2026-10-11. A listing does not establish current openings, case acceptance or professional legal validation. Firm participation is not proof of public intake.
Source: District of Oregon civil pro bono appointment requests · https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/representing-yourself/applying-for-pro-bono
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Source location: Court-appointed or court-referred assistance; Free eligible legal services; Civil legal help; statewide source; discovered from https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/representing-yourself/applying-for-pro-bono
Source checked: 2026-10-11 (access date, not legal effective date)
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What this source covers
People unable to afford a lawyer may ask the judge for volunteer counsel in an active federal civil case.
How to use it
File the linked Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel in the existing case.
Limits and questions to verify
The judge decides whether to appoint counsel. An appointment may cover one task or the entire case; appointed lawyers can decline because of conflicts or other barriers.
First-party legal assistance publisher evidence retained and service-navigation profile reviewed 2026-10-11. A listing does not establish current openings, case acceptance or professional legal validation. Firm participation is not proof of public intake.
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